Description
WWI & WWII German Veteran’s 3-Medal Set – Mounted on Ribbon Bar
Presented here is an original 3-medal set mounted on a ribbon bar, awarded to a German combat veteran who served in both World War I and World War II. This grouping reflects a rare continuity of service across two major conflicts.
The set includes:
- Iron Cross 2nd Class (EKII): The cross-shaped medal is the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class, a military decoration of the Kingdom of Prussia, awarded for bravery in battle or outstanding leadership.
- Centenary Medal (Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal): This bronze medal, featuring the profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I and the text “WILHELM GROSSE DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG VON PREUSSEN”, commemorates the 100th birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm I in 1897.
- Eastern Front Medal (Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42): The central medal commemorates the “Winter Battle in the East” during the 1941-1942 winter campaign on the Eastern Front of World War II
All three medals are mounted on their proper ribbons, affixed to a single bar for wear. The ribbons show minimal signs of age, while the medals remain intact and well-preserved.
This mounted medal set provides a tangible link to a German soldier’s long military career, spanning Imperial Germany through the Third Reich. It stands as an important collector’s piece for those interested in WWI and WWII militaria, veterans medals, and German combat awards.
Keywords: German medal bar, WWI Iron Cross EKII, Eastern Front Medal, Centenary Medal, German veteran medals, WWI & WWII awards.
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